Periodontics

Department of Periodontics:
Clinical Specialty Program and Graduate Program

Certificate in Periodontics

Master of Science in Oral Science

Students working toward the Certificate in Periodontics may pursue the Master of Science in Oral Science in conjunction with the certificate.

Certificate
The Certificate in Periodontics requires 36 months of full-time study, including satisfactory completion of required didactic and clinical courses, satisfactory completion of comprehensive written and oral examinations, and an acceptable literature review or research paper. The certificate program provides a sound foundation for the clinical practice of periodontics. It meets all requirements of the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation for advanced dental education programs in periodontics. It also meets the educational requirements for application to take board certification examinations of the American Board of Periodontology.

Master of Science
The Master of Science program in Oral Science requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit and 36 months of full-time study, including satisfactory completion of required and elective courses, preparation and defense of an acceptable thesis based on original research, and satisfactory completion of comprehensive written and oral examinations.